Horner: All hands to battle stations! Look, I believe you, Nova. You're not the type to go AWOL. But you'll have to prove me right. If you're as good as your record says you are, you'll be all the help we need.

Hall: Easier say than done, sir. The zerg are invading this planet. They're established a hive in the mountains.

Horner: There been too many zerg attacks recently... The Dominion's still reeling from them-and this one's even worse.

Nova: Admiral, do you see those narrow canyons? I can attack the zerg as they're going through that area. The fewer that reach the base, the longer we'll hold.

Horner: Good thinking. We'll set up an outpost for you here, and get some reapers to cover the cliffs. I'll make sure, they equip with spider mines. Use them wisely, and we can all get out of this in one piece.

Nova: Understood.

Swann: Hey Nova, before you head out, you should take a look at the different equipment we have for ya. Not a whole lot here right now, but you might pick up some more out there, yeah? You can switch up what's you're using whenever you stop by here. No biggie. Who knows, if you choose right, you might end up lookin' as good as me!

Defenders Officer: The zerg have always been a threat, and today the emperor forces have proved they are too weak to protect the people of Borea. But the Defenders of Man are here for you. We will do all we can to safeguard your future.

Hall: Admiral, they're contacting us directly.

Horner: Let's hear it.

Defenders Officer: This world is under our protection. Surrender the ghost and evacuate, or face the consequences.

Horner: Like hell we will. Nova, get your forces back here. They can't stop us from leaving while they're still fighting the zerg. We'll have to meet the emperor elsewhere.

Lockwell: We have just received a new report from the controversial Defenders of Man... They claim that more zerg attacks are imminent, and Emperor Valerian has refused to take necessary action to protect civilians. General Dave has supported Emperor, while Magistrate Grayson says this could mean the worst for Valerian regime-

Valerian: No... not for either of us. Yet, if we work together, I believe we can stop them before they tear apart the Dominion.

Nova: And your rule.

Valerian: I am not the man my father was. I wish to serve a greater good... I think we have that much in common. This ship is at your disposal, along with my covert ops crew. You will lead them-all I ask in return is your loyalty.

Nova: You have it.

Valerian: I was hoping you'd say that, Reigel? Your new weapon and technology specialist. He has something for you.

Reigel: Our scan show that your memories have been altered. But it may still be possible to recover them. This device sends an electric pulse through your neural inhibitor. The process is unpleasant, but it can restore recent memories.

Nova: I'll be fine. It's not working. I just keep seeing the city where I grew up. But it's destroyed-covered in creep. I shouldn't remember it that way. I never went back after the zerg attacked.

Reigel: There's no time for nostalgia. The Defenders of Man are entrenched below these ruins. You should infiltrate their base while avoiding the feral zerg.

Nova: I'm beginning to understand why Valerian didn't want to do this himself... All right, I'll start garrisoning soldiers around the area. They'll keep the grounds secure while I head into Defenders' facility.

Reigel: You'll need some special upgrades for this. It happens that I've been adapting the jump jets for use with our factory vehicles.

Nova: You've got to be kidding. That's incredible.

Reigel: It's science. Use it well, and we shall find what we're looking for.

Defenders Trooper: Form up the patrols. Vigilance is our highest priority.

Defenders Marauder: Damn it! Who did this?

Nova: Dangerous habit--staring blindly out windows. The threat is inside.

Defenders Trooper: Who is that?!

Defenders Ghost: Engaging target!

Defenders Trooper: Can't believe it. Target's vanished.

Defenders Ghost: I see her!

Defenders Trooper: The enemy's cloaked. Retreat!

Defenders Ghost: There you are...

Defenders Trooper: Hell, she's gone already.

Defenders Trooper: Lost visual on rouge agent...

Defenders Ghost: I lost sight of her. I sense something...

Nova: Hm... I think I've found something...

Nova: You were right. It is the comms room. Let's listen in...

Technician: We have security breach. All personal should evacuate immediately so we can scrub the facility. I... I think this might be an extreme measure. No... no, I understand. This is bigger than we are. I will finalize the preparations.

Nova: They're shutting down. I don't have much time to get answers. Find out where he's going!

Reigel: They maybe another communication terminal further along. My scans are inconclusive.